Create two 'new thread' buttons (basic concept)

[uberamd]

I propose MacRumors create two separate "New Thread" buttons under each forum. The first button will remain as is, and is designed for a standard thread. The second button will be labeled "New Complaint", and will allow the person to write a huge complaint or gripe they have about something.

Then, each type of post has an icon indicating if its a useful post or just someone complaining. Thus, it will be easier to sort through constructive, thought provoking posts and those made by angry people. And say you are having a bad day and want to avoid reading everyone else's complaints, you can select to hide all complaints and boom, gone they go.

Neat, yes?

 

[yellow]

Why complicate the system? Sadly, it's already hard enough for some people to understand.

 

[CRAZYBUBBA]

I can see this as being problematic. People often write their problems and find meaningful resolutions here, so I wouldn't classify those as complaints persay.

Isn't what you're suggesting essentially a "new rant" button?

 

[uberamd]

I can see this as being problematic. People often write their problems and find meaningful resolutions here, so I wouldn't classify those as complaints persay.

Isn't what you're suggesting essentially a "new rant" button?

Basically, yeah.

 

[Consultant]

Typically many of these would be covered as is, because most of the complains threads are about some basic issue. I find similar threads and report them so the mods can merge them.

 

[JNB]

Oh, a "New Rant" button would be useful. They could be auto-Wastelanded, saving all sorts of time for the mods and the rest of us having to sort through them.

 

[dmmcintyre3]

They could be auto-Wastelanded, saving all sorts of time for the mods and the rest of us having to sort through them.

That is so funny.

But not all of them would need to be

 

[r.j.s]

Oh, a "New Rant" button would be useful. They could be auto-Wastelanded, saving all sorts of time for the mods and the rest of us having to sort through them.

Instead of wastelanding the thread, it would be better if it:

1. Closed the thread
2. Changed the post time to 48 hours prior (so it would appear on page 2 or 3 of the forum)
3. put the thread starter in Time Out

 

[dmmcintyre3]

Changed the post time to 48 hours prior (so it would appear on page 2 or 3 of the forum)

If it was in mac guides it would only be 1 post down max. but it could still be at the top

put the thread starter in Time Out

Lol and for how long

 

[thegoldenmackid]

This could be problematic for people like me.

 

[r.j.s]

If it was in mac guides it would only be 1 post down max. but it could still be at the top

Yeah, but you don't find too many people ranting about the Mac Guides.

Lol and for how long

24 hours is good.

This could be problematic for people like me.

Think of it as a cooling off period.

 

[miles01110]

I think the New Post button should link directly to Mroogle. Maybe we can get edesignuk to add a very small, almost unnoticeable "continue" button to the bottom of the page that will take the person to the actual form.

 

[smirking]

That is so funny.

But not all of them would need to be

I'm LMAO. Now this is innovation!